Unrecognized depression among the elderly: a cross-sectional study from norwegian general practice.

Lars Christian Kvalbein-OlsenEivind AakhusOle HaavetErik L Werner

Published in: BJGP open (2022)

Elderly patients tend to speak little of their depression to the GP. Almost 1 of 3 elderly patients with moderate depressive symptoms were unrecognised by their GP. GPs should more often suspect potential mental health problems in old patients who come frequently to visits.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
mental health
general practice
sleep quality
middle aged
social support
primary care
community dwelling
physical activity
mental illness
high intensity
risk factors